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Minnesota DNR FalconCam returns in striking detail (published March 12, 2026) March 12, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ FalconCam is live for the 2026 nesting season. This year’s livestream is using a new camera that offers a much sharper view of peregrine falcons – and, for the first time, the DNR FalconCam includes sound.
Minnesota DNR shares tips for planning this summer’s camping trips (published March 9, 2026) March 9, 2026
Camping and lodging reservations for Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are available 120 days in advance, meaning reservations for early July are now open.
Gitchi-Gami State Trail nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award; fans can vote daily (published March 9, 2026) March 9, 2026
USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards has nominated Minnesota’s Gitchi-Gami State Trail for Best Recreational Trail. Nominations are selected by a panel of experts and USA Today 10BEST editors.
Check for lingering heat to prevent wildfires (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to check for lingering heat from campfires, burn piles, and ash removed from wood stoves or heaters.
Minnesota DNR keeps three-walleye limit for 2026 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest three walleyes starting on the fishing opener on Saturday, May 9.
Career achievements lead to Conservation Officer of the Year honors for Cass Lake-area CO; other enforcement staff also receive awards (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
In recognition of his outstanding overall career performance, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division named Conservation Officer Patrick McGowan the 2025 Conservation Officer of the Year.
Sign up now for firearms safety certification (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
The fall hunting seasons might seem a long way off, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park’s management plan (published March 3, 2026) March 3, 2026
Proposed amendments include additional overnight lodging opportunities, redeveloping public water accesses and more.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 2 (published March 2, 2026) March 2, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
DNR seeking conservation officer applicants, hosting virtual open houses (published March 2, 2026) March 2, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which provides a pathway for people without previous law enforcement experience to become conservation officers.

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